SCHED COORD II-ABQ Presbyterian Heart Group Full-Time in Albuquerque, New Mexico For Sale
SCHED COORD II-ABQ Presbyterian Heart Group Full-Time Requisition Number: xxxx8 Location: NM - Albuquerque Type of Opportunity: Regular Full-Time FLSA Classification: NONEXEMPT Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Shift: Days Minimum Skills/Requirements High school plus specialized, short-term training in Medical Terminology. Advanced computer skills with the ability to type 45 WPM. More than 1 year experience as a Scheduler, Patient Service Coordinator or equivalent . Primary Job Functions . Schedules procedures/visits for all sites that the Scheduling Department is responsible for. . Correlates with PHG research department in scheduling new procedures which PHG physicians are involved with. . Adjust and consolidate schedules to maximize efficiency. . Work one on one with patients to schedule appointments/procedures at a convenient time for the patient, but also in an efficient manner for the practice. . Perform Pre appointment/procedure education for the patient on non-clinical issues; assist the nurse with clinical pre-operative education. . Confirm procedures with patients and the cath lab. . Serves as a liaison to private offices and private nurse assist for scheduling assists for appointments/procedures. . Work one-on-one with employed physicians to schedule their appointments/procedures. . In consultation with physicians, adjust their schedules to accommodate appointments/procedures. . Assist in quality improvement projects in the site, specifically in invasive procedural scheduling areas. . Obtains records from other facilities regarding patients referred to PHG in order to determine which specialty within PHG patient needs to be scheduled with. . Serves as trainer, mentor and resource to new employees in department. . In collaboration with Supervisor and Administrator, generate statistics. . Participates in interviews for potential new hires. . Assists the Scheduling Supervisor, as needed, with developing and maintaining staff work schedules and Timecare. . Cross-trained to cover check-in, checkout, charge posting and scheduling to cover during staff shortages. . Serves as a role model for professional behavior and technical skills. . Perform other functions as required.